Coksart

What is this disease with such a complicated name - Coksartrose?.. This disease is a deforming osteoarthritis of the hip joint and is often referred to as osteoarthrosis of the hip joint.Coksartrose is currently a leader among the diseases of the musculoskeletal system that is degenerative-dystrophic in nature.There are many reasons for the occurrence of a Coxarthroiss disease, and in this regard, this disease has become widespread in all age groups.

Coksartrose belongs to arthroys that have no inflammatory nature, in which there are changes in a degenerative-dystrophic nature in the cartilage of the hip joint, which means that the surfaces of the articular bones and in later stages are already direct changes.In the course of such a gradually developing coxarthrosis course, there is a violation of the naturally normal functions of the affected hip joint, which ultimately leads to a violation of the functions of the musculoskeletal apparatus of a sick person in general.

For the most part, the osteoarthritis of the hip joint of people over forty years is suffered.Of course, like other other diseases without surgery, coxarthrosis seems to be successfully treated, but only in the early stages.In his later phases, however, it is unlikely that it is possible without surgery, and only one can help avoid disabilities - prosthesis of the joint coxarthrosis of the joint.Unfortunately, sick people, without connecting to small pain in the hip joint in the early stages of the disease, avoids the search for a doctor and osteoarthritis of the hip joint in the meantime the day after the day and gradually becomes a more neglected form.

How Coksartrose develops

Let's look at the mechanism of the development of the disease Coxarthrosis.And we start with the fact that the hip joint consists of two bones:

1. the end of the thigh, similar to a ball;
2. The swivel, similar to a small billiard lush in the Iliac part of the pelvis;
3. A special articular cartilage on the surface of both bones that resembles a substance like a sponge and is necessary as a shock absorber that is compressed during the movement and excludes in its absence;
4. as well as the ligaments that form the cavity of the hip joint and thus form the joint capsule.

Surrounded by the joint, there is also muscle tissue, somehow femoral, gluten muscles and other muscles, which also depends on the condition of the hip joint.

During the movement, when the articular cartilage is compressed, a certain liquid is "pressed" into the joint, which is a kind of lubricant for bones that are articulated in the joint.In addition, the articular cartilage itself also carries out the function of the even distribution of the loads to the surface of the joint and is an excellent shock absorber during the movements.

The occurrence of Coxarthroiss is primarily due to the fact that the power of the cartilage of the hip joint is disturbed.The cartilage becomes thinner and then disappears into places.If you do not take any measures to stop this process, the bone itself grows directly in the places where the cartilage cartel described above, tries to "fill" the emptiness of the joint cavity with itself.As a result of such bones, osteophytes appear, “spikes” on the bones.These deformations in turn lead to a violation of the congruence of the bones, which are articulated in the hip joint and the subsequent "abrasion" of the still healthy sections of the articular cartilage.

The causes of osteoarthritis of the hip joint

The causes of coxarthrosis through which it arises can be divided into primary, unclear etiology and secondary as the result of other diseases, for example:

• Luminaires of the thigh that is innate;
• Femurdysplasia;
• Aseptic necrosis of the thigh head itself;
• Previously, various injuries, such a fracture of the thigh;
• Pertes disease;
• Inflammation processes in the hip joint;

Since the coxarthrosis disease is found not only for one but at the same time both hip joints, it is entirely possible to say that bilateral coksart rose is a rarity.Although primary coxarthrosis usually also affects the knee joint or the spine.

Symptoms of coxarthrosis

The very first symptoms of coxarthrosis depend directly on the degree of damage to the hip joint and the development of the development of this disease, and the most important are:

• Pain manifested itself during the movement, in the hip joint and disappeared in peace;
• lameness occurring;
• Stiffness appeared in the hip joint;
• Downward course of the amplitude of the hip movements;
• The weakness of the thigh muscles and a noticeable decrease in your volume.

Regardless of this, we consider the symptoms of coxarthrosis depending on the degree of disease with this disease:

• Symptoms of the 1st degree of coxarthrosis: There is pain in the hip joint that is moderate and only after the joint has been exposed to intensive stress for a long time.After removing the load and rest, this syndrome is completely stopped.At first degree, the symptoms of the Coksartrose of the aisle remain normal and the volume of the joint movements does not change.
• Symptoms of the second degree of coxarthrosis: pain in the hip joint is more intense than in the first degree, but they are also projected into the groin area.Due to the developing muscle atrophy, the knee becomes sick and the knee and quite often.Sometimes pain occurs in peace in the case of symptoms of the second degree cokesart.Close starts to appear when running or walking for a long time.At the same time, the strength of the hip muscles is quite reduced and the volume of the joint movements is also underestimated.
• Symptoms of the 3rd degree of coxarthrosis: a constantly pronounced pain syndrome in the hip joint, not even after an extremely long calm or constant in peace, even at night.The pain was already fully affected by the entire leg.Against the background of the pain, the sick man develops insomnia and various sleep disorders.There is a strong atrophy of the thigh muscles, buttocks and lower legs, while the motor volume of the connection is almost minimal.When walking, a sick person is to move, forced to re -use aids, e.g.B., for example, a stick.

If such osteoarthritis of the hip joint only develops in the hip joint of a leg, its weakened femoral muscles give an impetus for the development of the lateral shift of the pelvis, which takes the leg length.

Diagnosis of Coksartrose

When carrying out the diagnosis of coxarthrosis, the symptoms of coxarthrosis described above are taken into account in combination with the data obtained from an X beam examination by the patient.Such a technique offers the possibility of not only determining the degree of coxarthrosis, but also identifying the causes that served as a catalyst for the development of coxarthrosis.The X -ray image offers an excellent opportunity to determine changes that have specially led to injuries in the area of the hip joint, which is directly related to the mechanisms of the development of coxarthrosis.

In addition to the diagnostic methods already listed, computer tomographic methods and magnetoresonanztomplements can also be used, which offer the possibility of a thorough detailed examination of the developing pathology, such as bone tissue, the deformation of which is a satellite of this disease.With regard to the magnetic resonance imaging, this method still enables the assessment of pathological disorders, which surround the soft tissues affected by the coxarthrosis.

Treatment of the arthrosis of the hip joint

The selection of treatment for coksart rose depends directly on the symptoms of this disease and its stage.Typically, the first and second arthrosis of the hip joint is carried out by a traditional conservative drug therapy, which consists of an absorption of chondroprotectors, vasodilating medication and, according to muscle relaxation,.In the time when coxarthrosis is particularly acute, non -steroids are used in anti -inflammatory medication.It should be taken into account that such a treatment must be carried out by a specialist, since in contrast to traditional medicine, self -medication for drugs can have an extremely negative influence on the patient's internal organs and the ability to restore the hyaline cartilage completely suppresses.

Various physiotherapeutic methods and practice therapy are also prescribed for osteoarthritis of the hip joint.

The use of the magnetotherapy method in combination with the traditional drug treatment of the arthrosis of the hip joint is particularly effective.The method of magnetotherapy in the early stages is particularly effective - it avoids dystrophic changes and turns back the disease.In the later stages, the method increases the performance and quality of life and reduces the risk of complications in the affected joint.

The effects on the body of the patient with coxarshine have no direct therapeutic effect with a diet, but recommended for obese people to reduce body weight because it is possible to reduce the stress of the affected joint, which facilitates acute symptoms of coxarthrosis.

As far as the third degree of coxarthrosis is concerned, the example is carried out as such through surgical interventions, for example an endoprosthetics of the hip joint are carried out.

The endoprosthesis includes components that are functional analogue of the hip joint.This orthopedic product is installed within the limb, which is determined with its name (endo - by the Greek "internal").An artificial replacement for the hip joint carries out a musculoskeletal function, but in contrast to natural joints, the lubrication fluid does not occur.Yes, it is not necessary because this prosthesis consists of materials that slide easily and do not destroy without lubrication.

Statistical data show that after the operation, the absolute restoration of limbs with deforming osteoarthritis of the hip joint is achieved in 95% of cases, which enables it to lead a rather active lifestyle.

The lifespan of such a prosthesis is approximately 15 ... 20 years, but at the end of your service, a second operation is required to replace a worn endoprosthesis.

Please noteIt is important!Do not diagnose yourself!With the symptoms of coxarthrosis, you should consult an orthopedic doctor, since only a qualified specialist can make a correct diagnosis and prescribe the most optimal treatment.

Prevention of coxarthrosis

The coxarthrosis disease can also be avoided if the necessary prevention of coksart rose is carried out:

• Mandatory and timely treatment of diseases of the joints that are inflammatory;
• timely treatment of joint dysplasia;
• Obligatory correct and appropriate physical activity, especially exercises with weights that should be carried out correctly;
• Mandatory control of the weight of your body, with its maintenance normal;
• The prevention of joint injuries.